They would then have the cash to match Milan’s financial package for Argentina international Higuain, despite the Italian club’s confidence that they have landed him.

We revealed two weeks ago that Chelsea are willing to cash in on fellow strikers Alvaro Morata and Giroud to land the man new boss Maurizio Sarri wants a reunion with after a prolific 2014-15 season together at Napoli.

Chelsea hope to sell World Cup winner Giroud back to his homeland to fund Higuain move (Image: Reuters)

Talks have intensified between Milan and Higuain.

But the frontman, who netted 23 goals last season, is said to have baulked at a loan move from Juve and wants a permanent transfer.